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Convertible storage container

a storage container and convertible technology, applied in the direction of sofas, containers preventing decay, applications, etc., can solve the problem of not liking to clean them up

Active Publication Date: 2011-12-20
MIEH INC
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[0006]Aspects of the invention include a storage container that unzips into an activity mat. When the container is zipped up, it becomes a storage container for capturing items back into the storage container.

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Children love to play with their toys, but they don't like to clean them up.

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[0031]When children travel with their toys, they often lose them or do not have a place to play with their toys at their destination. An innovative convertible toy container that unzips and converts to an activity mat (e.g. play mat) provides children with both a way to carry their toys and a place to play. Decorating this convertible container (e.g. storage container) in the theme of toys (e.g., car, model runway, automobile themes, truck race track) makes the container even more attractive and fun for the children. Cleaning up toys is also inconvenient and causes unwanted discussions between caregivers and children. To this end, the activity mat can be zipped up into the container and collect the toys in the process, thereby eliminating the need for these discussions. The container can take the shape of, for example, a circular box, a square box, a rectangular box, a car, a truce a log, a car wheel, etc. It is contemplated that the convertible container can be formed in various ot...

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Abstract

Apparatuses convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration. One apparatus includes a circular lid, a circular base, and at least one zipper pull that zips the lid and base to a wall. When zippered, the apparatus has a generally cylindrical shape. A carrying handle is provided on the lid. When unzippered, the apparatus becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Another apparatus includes two sides, a base, a flap, and at least one zipper pull that zips the sides to the flap. The sides resemble the outline of a car, such that the apparatus when zipped up resembles a car and when unzipped becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Backpack straps on the back allow the apparatus to be worn as a backpack.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 997,902, filed Oct. 5, 2007, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 967,573, filed Sep. 5, 2007, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 263,424, titled “Multipurpose Storage Device and Method,” filed Oct. 31, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Children love to play with their toys, but they don't like to clean them up. Children also like to take their toys on the go. What is needed is a simple solution to play, clean-up and on the go fun.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]According to certain embodiments, an apparatus convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration includes a generally circular lid having zipper teeth arranged about a periph...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45F4/06
CPCA45F4/06B65D3/04A63H33/006A47G9/062
Inventor ROTHSCHILD, WAYNE H.MCCOMB, KEVIN
Owner MIEH INC
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